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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Not much eating and tiny poops?

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    • kassidy
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        Willow got spayed about a week and a half ago and she just recently started acting differently. She’s eating very little (chows down on greens and fruits), eats her hay a little bit and drinks a little. Her poops are what is concerning me. She’s gone only a couple times in the past 18 hours. Little teeny tiny poops that are all conjoined. Any advice on what to do? Please help!!


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          If greens are what she is wanting, keep those up. They’ll help with keeping hydrated and have some fibre at least. Does she normally tolerate greens well? Do you have access to fresh grass?

          Do you have any pain meds left from after the spay?  If you did have take home meds, how long did she have them for?

          Id book a recheck in with your vet. Unfortunately, rabbits can develop adhesions on scar tissue rather quickly. Hopefully that isn’t the issue but it’d be worth your vet checking her out all the same.

          ETA:  When she is eating, is there anything different? Slower?  Showing interest but when she starts eating, she gives up shortly after? 


        • kassidy
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            She usually loves greens. I’m giving her kale and some romaine lettuce. I’ll give her some fresh grass also.

            I don’t have any pain meds left. She had them for 5 days after the surgery.

            I called my vet and he said it could be blockage because the poops don’t look normal. He said it’s good she’s eating and to continue with the fresh greens. He also suggested squash baby food and to mix her pellets with water.

            When she eats it’s normal. She seems to be eating hay normally and drinking very little but like you said, gives up after a few bites.


          • jerseygirl
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              What he suggests about the pellets is a good idea.  Canned pumpkin is good for this too. 

              If you scroll down in this article, there is a section about encouraging your rabbit to eat. There is a suggestion about making a pellet mix.

              You could flavour her water also. If she normally drinks from a bottle, offer a bowl as well. 

              Healing {{{vibes}}} for Willow !


            • kassidy
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                Is blockage life-threatening? Should I take her to the vet?


              • jerseygirl
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                  A true blockage / complete obstruction is, but if she is eating some and pooping some, I wouldn’t have called it a blockage. But im not a vet!
                  If you’re not seeing an improvemet with her eating after trying some other things, you could get her seen. They can at least give some fluids, a gut motility drug (if there is not an obstruction) and some pain medication. Its really your call. Im not sure what time of day it is there. If you have limited access to vets over the weekend, I’d err on the side of caution and have her seen if you are not seeing any changes.


                • jerseygirl
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                    Another thing you could try to get her drinking is try making hay tea. One of our members here recommends this. This is from a recent discussion. 

                    Posted By ReeseBun on 10/14/2016 5:25 AM
                    Woah! Hay tea? Do you just pour hot water over hay and let it cool for your bun? I might try that!

                    Posted by Ellie from The Netherlands
                    Yup, that’s basically the recipe! Pour boiling water over a handful of hay in a large mug, let it brew and cool down to at least luke-warm temperature. Then drain the fluid into a water crock and serve to your happy bun. Make sure it’s cooled down properly, so an enthousiastic bun doesn’t burn its mouth. They absolutely adore the smell, and Breintje knows what will be coming as soon as he smells the tea brewing. Nose up in the air, periscoping *sniff sniff sniff*.

                    You can also use hay tea to syringe-feed to a bun who refuses to drink because of a health issue. The water has some minerals and nutritional elements from the hay. Not much, but every bit helps.

                    You could offer it in a bowl first and see if she’ll drink it. I was looking after an ill bunny recently and he liked this hay tea. Worth a shot!


                  • kassidy
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                      That is awesome! I will definitely give it a shot!


                    • kassidy
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                        Update to those who are concerned- my sweet Willow finally went poop! After hay tea, water/pellet mix, kale, parsley, and apple.. she finally went! I’m so happy!


                      • LittlePuffyTail
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                          Glad to hear it! Nothing makes your heart leap with joy so much as seeing poops after a tummy issue!


                        • jerseygirl
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                            Yay !


                          • Ellie from The Netherlands
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                              Hurray for poops! Hope that Willows health will improve further

                              BTW, sometimes if a bunny has trouble going, a belly massage can help. They may not enjoy it while you’re doing it, but it always seems to help my little Breintje. This Youtube video explains it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbyC6CWbm5M

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